ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Keyscan

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Keyscan is a noun meaning (computing) The process of scanning the state of a keyboard to determine which keys are being pressed.

Meaning

(computing) The process of scanning the state of a keyboard to determine which keys are being pressed.

Example Sentences

There are two indirect RAM jumps encountered during a keyscan: […]
The keyboard of the PC generates a keyscan code whenever one of its keys is depressed
So, a keyscan routine that repeated every 100mSec would probably meet the requirement of fast enough.

Word Forms

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include scan, bootscaning, keycode, scancode, keylogging, keybounce.

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